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State of the Industry Panel A conversation with Nicholas Bertram, Erin Love, Natalie Thomas, and Jason Zhao Moderated by Abby Glassenberg h+h americas and Craft Industry Alliance are excited to announce the speakers participating in h+h americas' 2026 State of the Industry Panel! Abby Glassenberg, Co-Founder and President of Craft Industry Alliance, will [...]
There's so much to do at h+h americas 2026—and you can do it all. Especially if you bring a trusted group of crafty confidantes! h+h americas delivers a full spectrum of education, product discovery, and industry connections designed to help craft businesses grow and stay ahead of the market. Aside from classes and [...]
We structured the new h+h University like a University experience, where students can mix and match courses for the ultimate interdisciplinary experience. The new h+h University acknowledges that in the craft industry, entrepreneurs often wear many hats. h+h University covers 5 crucial craft industry tracks: Brick-and-Mortar Shops, E-Commerce Sellers, Creators, Designs/Teachers, and Sewing [...]
The new h+h University presents a holistic day of education structured like a University experience. Covering five tracks that address distinct craft business communities—Brick-and-Mortar Shops, E-Commerce Sellers, Creators, Designs/Teachers, and Sewing Machine Dealers—h+h University endeavors to provide rigorous, intensive sessions that can also be mixed and matched for the ultimate interdisciplinary experience. This [...]
For decades, Fall has held a special kind of magic for the craft industry. It’s the season when makers return to their studios with renewed energy, when shops prepare for the holiday rush, and when the industry’s most exciting ideas start to take shape. The h+h americas Fall Edition is officially on and ready to [...]
h+h University Revamped: Explore the New + Improved Education Program Are you ready to meet the new h+h University? Check Out the 2026 Speakers Previous iterations of h+h University divided our five educational categories into completely separate tracks, preventing interaction between attendees from different tracks. We revamped h+h University [...]
Ready To Maximize The h+h americas Experience? Explore Passes Now! You’ve been waiting for it—registration opens on February 1! Check Out the 2026 Speakers The one consistent piece of feedback we receive each year after the show is that there is simply too much to do at h+h americas. [...]
PRESS RELEASE - DOWNLOAD December 17, 2026 A New Era Begins: Koelnmesse Brings the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston in 2026 Koelnmesse, organizer of the globally recognized h+h cologne and h+h americas, is excited to announce the launch of the h+h americas Fall Edition, debuting in Houston, Texas a city with a long, [...]
Still searching for the perfect holiday gift for your favorite craft business? Want to show your LYS or LQS owner how much you appreciate them? Surprise them with a Class Card to h+h americas 2026! In early 2026, we’re rolling out a full roster of experiences with top educators in the crafting community. Class [...]
The new color palette for h+h americas 2026 is here! We’re excited to reveal h+h americas’ new, refreshed color palette for the 2026 show! The goldenrod and navy blue that you know and love remain, joined by a cream, pale gray, and light blue. The latter three neutral shades balance the goldenrod and [...]
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